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Students reflect on the life of MLK and his visit to Ada

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, January 17, 2022

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022, the Icon offers the following contribution from Ohio Northern University, where Dr. King spoke in January 1968.

In a new installment of the public policy series “Critical Questions,” ONU student fellows Kennedy Aikey and Hailey Trimpey reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK).

Aikey and Trimpey discuss Dr. King’s role in the civil rights movement, his legacy and the history of King’s visit to ONU in 1968, just months before he was assassinated. They note that King participated and contributed to the civil rights movement in many ways: 

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Dean Rostorfer worked for Ferguson Construction

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 16, 2022

Gary G. “Dean” Rostorfer, age 69, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 7, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to Russell and Alice (Brewer) Rostorfer, Jr. who preceded him in death.  On July 14, 1973, Gary married Joyce M. Harpster and she survives in Harrod.

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January 8-14 safety service calls

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, January 16, 2022

The Hardin County (Ohio) Sheriff's Office public safety call dashboard shows the following activity for the Ada, Ohio area from January 8-14, 2022.

 

JANUARY 8

  • Animal Complaint
  • Civil Process
  • Dead on Arrival
  • 2 Disabled Vehicle
  • 3 Information
  • Lock Out
  • Medical Emergency
  • Narcotics
  •  Sign Down/Signal Issue
  • 2 Stand By
  • Well-Being Check
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Tommy Tire open since Dec. 22

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, January 16, 2022

From the front door, things look like business as usual at Tommy Tire Sales and Ada Truck Sales, 3032 OH-309. In fact the business reopened just 11 days after being hit by a tornado on December 11.

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Book Review: The Devil in the White City

By Robert McCool
Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, January 16, 2022

First posted on the Icon September 10, 2020.

Welcome to the White City - Chicago in 1890-1893.

It's been a while since I've written a review, as my wife had an emergency back surgery and an extended stay in the hospital that has kept me busy doing other things than writing.

But even as immediate as my time has been recently this book has been on my mind quite a bit. Once again, it comes recommended by a member of the Ada book club, and is justified as a good read.

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Did the 13th Amendment end slavery?

By Amelia Alexander
Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 16, 2022

Alexander is an Ada High School student and a regular columnist for the Ada Icon.

I have been learning many things in school that have inspired me to write about them. In government, we are memorizing the amendments. Even the early amendments to the U.S. Constitution that trace back to the 1800s are still extremely relevant. I wanted to write about the 13th Amendment because it pertains to things that the media does not always cover.

 

What is the 13th Amendment?

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